Beginner Cooking Classes in San Jose
Professional chefs love teaching San Jose’s fledgling cooks! Everyone started somewhere, and even the best chefs are no different. Many chefs say beginner cooking classes are their favorites. They remember sharpening their first knife, tying their first aprons strings and needing guidance just like you do. You’ll love becoming a chef. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional! Book today for a flavorful first foray into cooking! Try a class today.
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Flavors of Thailand
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat. Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment.
Cook through a...
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Chef Karen
Serving the San Jose area
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Cozy Homemade Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up watermelon salad, eggs Benedict and yogurt parfaits bursting with fresh flavors. This cooking class will show you the wonders of making a brunch menu ideal for any event or for satisfying hungry late risers. A passionate five-star chef will guide you in making a high-quality brunch at home with useful kitchen...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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A Spanish Culinary Joy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor authentic taste of Spain handcrafted by you. Learn to amaze your guests with the help of this vivid Spanish cooking class. Savor to the most iconic recipes from Spain guided by a top chef. You'll learn to prepare seafood paella, kale salad with Marcona almonds and manchego and crispy patatas bravas. And for...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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The Mastery of Spanish Fare
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites. Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch.
First,...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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Vegan Currito Bowl
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn to to craft mouth-watering Mexican and Indian favorites for a vegan feast that's sure to be a party. Explore bold, plant-based Mexican snd Indian fusion flavors in this vibrant hands-on cooking class. Join Chef Parsati and learn how to prepare a colorful menu infused with spices and global flair using all vegan...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Quintessential Chinese Cooking
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to prepare traditional Chinese dishes to elevate your cooking skills. Journey to Beijing to discover bold and rich flavors in this Northern Chinese cooking class. With over two decades of experience, Chef Wen will train you how to use authentic cooking techniques to create your favorite dishes and...
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Chef Wen
Serving the San Jose area
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Authentic Chinese Fare
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Skip takeout and learn how to prepare unique and traditional Chinese meals. Experience authentic cuisine in this Chinese cooking class with Chef Wen. Discover how to pair traditional ingredients with savory flavors to create custom dishes that you'll want to prepare at home time and time again.
Learn how to prepare...
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Chef Wen
Serving the San Jose area
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Global Vegan Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Parsati showcases international spices and techniques to create a vibrant vegan menu. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati teaches you how to create healthy, plant-based food enhanced with fragrant spices and flavorful dips and spreads. Draw inspiration from India and the Mediterranean to transform vegan...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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The Art of Homemade Tamales
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales.
Begin by making the classic combo of...
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Chef Karen
Serving the San Jose area
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Sun-Soaked Italian Supper
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring a taste of the late Italian summer to your home table. Why fly to Italy when you could learn to recreate its most delicious late-summer dishes in this hands-on cooking class? That’s right, following the instruction of a renowned chef, you’ll quickly get to grips with Italy’s revered cooking traditions. On...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Gnocchi Two Ways to Show Love
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating two delicious gnocchi from scratch, paired with simple, flavorful sauces. Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on Italian cooking class led by a charming Chef Elham. In this vibrant class, guests will learn the art of making handmade gnocchi from scratch, choosing between the...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Signature Latin Classics
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Enjoy a menu of featuring elevated Latin dishes made from authentic ingredients. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to make delightful dishes with a Latin flair. Your expert chef will guide you through honing new cooking techniques and heightening your kitchen skills.
First, hand-make creamy...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
Campbell
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